Sankhapushpi: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Sankhapushpi means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Sankhapushpi in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Canscora alata (Roth) Wall. from the Gentianaceae (Gentian) family having the following synonyms: Exacum alatum, Canscora decussata, Pladera decussata. For the possible medicinal usage of sankhapushpi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Sankhapushpi in India is the name of a plant defined with Clitoria ternatea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. (among others).

2) Sankhapushpi is also identified with Convolvulus microphyllus.

3) Sankhapushpi is also identified with Convolvulus pluricaulis.

4) Sankhapushpi is also identified with Convolvulus prostratus It has the synonym Ipomoea microphylla Roth (etc.).

5) Sankhapushpi is also identified with Evolvulus alsinoides It has the synonym Convolvulus valerianoides Blanco (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· Linnaea (1850)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Sankhapushpi, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.